Streetcar Dreams Deferred

Now what?

"...a delay of the required vote on an urban rail transit project proposed for Central Aus­tin. So when might..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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MUD Myths

"...Southwest Parkway, he is for an election on light rail before the project begins, he is for an election..."

April 18, 1997 Column

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Off the Desk:

"...in a lawsuit brought by the owner of Longhorn Railway. Last Thursday, an attorney for Donald Cheatham, Longhorn's owner,..."

July 9, 1999 News Feature

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Off the Desk:

"...School annex parking lot, 4100 Westbank Dr. - A.S. Rail Vote Delayed..."

May 29, 1998 News Feature

Hitting the Pavement

Building SH 130 is still being considered in terms of costs, routes, and whether it will be a toll road.

"...for an I-35 alternate route between Austin and San Antonio." Thus begat Highway 297, which then lay down with..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...For decades I have supported rail in Austin, and between Austin and San Antonio. While..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Aleshire the Agitator

Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight

"...that prevented Travis County from opting into the proposed commuter rail district, a move that would have been the..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Near-Term Downtown Transportation Plan

"...the 1é4-cent sales tax (formerly set aside for light rail) Capital Metro is refunding to its member jurisdictions. See..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Developing Stories: Park Once, Invest Twice

Two new city-owned parking garages would pay for themselves under enterprising proposal

"...his proposal, the monies would be dedicated to a Trails & Transit Enterprise Fund. That could help solve the..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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"...and even 30-story towers in transit-oriented development areas near commuter-rail stops. – Katherine Gregor..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

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Off the Desk:

"...A public meeting on the feasibility of a commuter rail connecting the Austin area with the San Antonio..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature

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Headlines and happening from Austin and beyond

"...remains very much alive on the Town Lake hike-and-bike trail, in the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, Reed Park in West..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...led by right-wing concrete supplier Chris Danze, threatened to derail the South Austin facility. The organization and supporters regrouped..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...Federal Courthouse, improving traffic patterns such as at San Antonio Street, commuter rail, relocating Austin City Limits to downtown..."

June 11, 2004 Column

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"...In one case, the San Antonio Express-News actually attributed an ugly misquote of Mr. Smith..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...is asking President Bush to intervene to save passenger rail service in Texas. The feds (notably Sen. Kay Bailey..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...public library. The joint-venture teams are Lake|Flato Architects (San Antonio) and Shepley Bulfinch (Boston); Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects and..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...San Antonio..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Column

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Sucking Us Dry

"...so that Alcoa could sell our water to San Antonio. Sincerely, Phil Cook..."

May 21, 1999 Column

Naked City

"...off. AE owns property adjacent to the Capital Metro commuter-rail station being built at Airport and North Lamar, and..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...IC award of sorts. She was deemed a county "trailblazer" Wednesday by the Texas Association of Counties Leadership Foundation...."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...reserves have gone into the initial leg of its commuter rail line. Cap Metro has already begun the process..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Developing Stories: Where Are They Now?

The latest on this year's big digs

"...by mid-January. To date, they've just looked at introducing commuter rail to Downtown and along Fourth Street, according to..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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"...also has the chance to work in conjunction with commuter rail lines connecting Austin to Georgetown, Round Rock, Pflugerville,..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Column

Planning More Important Than Ever

"...also has the chance to work in conjunction with commuter rail lines connecting Austin to Georgetown, Round Rock, Pflugerville,..."

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"...ordinance, to the highly popular toll-road plan, to a commuter-rail plan, which for all practical purposes gives all of..."

April 28, 2006 Column

Loves Gov. Perry So Prove Others Don't

"...facilitated the construction of SH 130 (taking all the tractor-trailers off I-35) as well as a high-speed electric commuter..."

Feb. 13, 2006 Postmarks

Mayor Wynn Deserves More Credit and Has Earned More Respect Than the 'Chronicle' Has Given Him

"...Federal Courthouse, improving traffic patterns such as at San Antonio Street, commuter rail, relocating Austin City Limits to downtown..."

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"...Fifth Street and the river and west of San Antonio. Of particular import are the transportation issues in this..."

March 16, 2001 Column

Naked City

CAMPO adopts a 25-year plan that calls for bigger, longer roads and full funding for Austin's transportation plans, a stipulation that will require some creative funding solutions.

"...of buzz and noise about Smart Growth and light rail and urban infill and reducing sprawl, there has been..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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